Health Information Manager

Healthscope; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Health Information Manager to lead the Health Information and Clinical Coding Services at Hunter Valley Private Hospital. This role involves managing medical records, ensuring compliance, and providing education on clinical coding. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Health Information Management and strong leadership skills, contributing to a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or equivalent.
• Strong clinical coding skills with ability to train staff.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health Information Service and medical record management.
• Provide clinical coding data and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Coordinate responses to medicolegal requests.

Skills

Clinical coding

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Health Information Management

Tools

webPAS

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Health Information Manager to join the teams at Hunter Valley Private Hospital as the Health Information Services Manager. The Health Information Services Manager is responsible for leading, directing, and developing the Health Information and Clinical Coding Services at Hunter Valley Private Hospital.

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is an 83-bed facility offering a variety of surgical, medical, and rehabilitation services. It is located on the fringe of Newcastle, close to beaches, the Hunter Valley, vineyards, and the university.

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.

If you are an experienced Health Information Manager looking for a change or a new graduate, please consider applying.

We offer a friendly team atmosphere, family-friendly flexible working hours, and a supportive working environment. A competitive remuneration can be offered for the right candidate.

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organization; no matter the role, every day our staff make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling us to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we serve.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals within our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casual staff only).
• Continuous professional development, education, and support to encourage growth.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives.

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the Health Information Service, including all aspects of medical record management, records maintenance, archiving, and destruction.
• Providing timely and accurate clinical coding data using ICD10AM 12th edition, and collecting and reporting data for clinical indicators, research, service evaluation, NSW Health, Health Funds, and other agencies.
• Providing education and analysis of clinical coding and casemix information.
• Coordinating responses to medicolegal and other requests for patient information.
• Ensuring compliance with mandatory data reporting requirements.
• Participating in performance improvement activities.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent).
• Strong clinical coding skills with the ability to train and mentor coding staff, current 12th Edition.
• Experience leading and managing staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience with webPAS patient administration system.

Previous Private Hospital experience.

Knowledge of private sector funding models.

Applications Close: 1 May 2025

For further enquiries:

Barbara Lee, Finance Manager, Hunter Valley Private Hospital

Maree Carolan, State HIM, Healthscope Private Hospitals (NSW / ACT)

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1